A 20-year-old Gering man has been charged with first-degree sexual assault of a minor after police say he sent lewd messages to young teenage girls.

Anthony Stricker also has been charged with two counts of enticement by electronic communication.

The Nebraska State Patrol says Stricker sent text messages to several young teens in March and April, asking the girls to send nude pictures of themselves and whether they were interested in having sex.

Troopers say the investigation showed Stricker had sex with a 14-year-old girl.

Stricker remained jailed Thursday and could not be reached for comment.